Thank You

I got done reading the post on this board about the SG member who died in Iraq, and wanted to say thank you to everyone who posted there. I'm a soldier who's going on his 12th month stationed in Iraq, and it's been causing some wear and tear latety.

The depth of emotion and support surrounding his tragic death is really touching to someone who's been there and has ended up feeling cynical about the ability of anyone who hasn't to understand what it means when a soldier dies over here. Those on the left crow over dead US soldiers as proof of the Iraqi's power to resist, and people on the right cry crocodile tears and try to trade political capital on the tragic deaths of young men and women they could give a damn about otherwise. Here all I saw was a heartfelt outpouring of support and the recognition that a young man who could have been any of our brother's or son's died too young.

The Internet seems to be a breeding ground for bombast and bullshit from marginal personalities, but SG is different. I know I can always rely on the kindness, good humor and variety of opinions and expression to pick me up, no matter what else has gone on during the day. Thank you all for making this place so special.

David T

I really hope that you get back okay. take care.

[Edited on Feb 12, 2005 by demetrius_z]

Sometimes I get caught up in the bullshit, but this thread explains really well why I make this website my home.

Good luck and come home safe.

Word. As a soldier with one deployment to Afghanistan under my belt, and due to be over there in Iraq soon, it was quite touching to see such an outpouring for one of our own. Good luck to you man, stay safe, and I'll be there to relieve you soon.

And to all you SG members out there, thank you once again for being the greatest online community ever.

-Trevor

redandblack, that is a heartfelt and beautifully written post.

thanks, and good luck to you. come home safely!

No. Thank you.

Thank you for the goosebumps on my skin right now. Be strong, be safe.

Stay safe out there. I hope you're home soon.

Speaking as someone on the left, the day I'll crow will be the day that you and your friends (and my friends that are over there) are home and back with your loved ones.

Welcome to the community, hopefully it can be a little bit of a home-away-from-home.

agreed. good luck, be safe, come home soon and party with the SG crew nearest you!!

Good luck in the sandbox. I was there in 2003 to kick that shit off. Keep you're head down and you're hopes up. Watch out for yourself but mostly the guy next to you. As he will do the same. Remeber what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. But if God decides to bring you home, you have family, friends, and millions of others who supported your choice in life to serve your country and will always see you as a hero. Oorah and a Hooah!!!!

Hey man, cheers. I had family in the war, so it hits close for me. I wish you the best.

[Edited on Feb 12, 2005 by bredoteau]

that was beautifuly written.

Take care of yourself and your buddies and come home safe.

Thankyou.

I don't agree with a lot of the politics, etc, WMD, etc, blah blah (sorry too late/tired to make sense there... you guys know what i mean) about what's going on in Iraq -

But

Full-on respect to anyone out there right now, or ever, for doing a job as difficult as yours, and doing it well.

All the luck - and may you and your comrades get home safe.

Thank you. Good luck, God Bless.

welcome to the site, first of all. and great first post, by the way.

secondly, stay safe, keep sane, and come home soon. much love, support, and respect to you and yours over ther in Iraq.

That was without a doubt the best first post ever. Our thoughts are with you and we await your safe return home.

Im not even an American but I thank you

Come home safe, come home soon.

This thread is great. Two threads I think of when I want to remember why I stick around are the All The Day thread and the thread where the kid said he had just taken a whole bunch of pills and was trying to kill himself.

Also, good luck to you, sir.

Good luck, come back safe, and we're proud to have you on the site!

Take care of yourself, I hope you can come home soon.

And welcome to SG

(hooah!)> <( i spelled that wrong didn't i)

You are the one putting your ass on the line, you're the one that deserves the thanks. Come home safe.